Experienced Couples & Family
Counsellor
Join a collaborative, family-focused practice in Saanich, BC
Harbour Family Counselling is seeking an experienced counsellor with demonstrated competence in both couples and family counselling.
This opportunity is for a clinician who enjoys working with relationship dynamics and values both independent clinical practice and connection with colleagues. Bring your expertise to a team grounded in a family systems perspective, helping clients navigate conflict, strengthen relationships, and work through change.
Why Join Harbour Family Counselling?
An established practice with a current need for relational clinicians
With our director and another family counsellor currently at capacity, we’re expanding our team to respond to new inquiries for relational care.
Support for the practical side of practice
Focus on clinical work with a welcoming counselling office, Jane booking and charting access, a professional email address, and support with billing, payment processing, and insurance administration. Our intake coordinator helps prospective clients get started and matches new inquiries to counsellors based on their needs and each clinician’s expertise and availability. Your website profile and practice marketing also help clients find and connect with you.
Colleagues to consult and collaborate with
Our biweekly clinical consultation meetings offer space to discuss complex cases and consider different perspectives. When clients choose coordinated care, you can collaborate with colleagues supporting other members of the family, with appropriate consent.
Clinical autonomy and shared learning
Bring your clinical approach and professional judgment to your work, with opportunities to keep growing alongside colleagues. Our monthly team meetings include professional development focused on couples, family systems, and collaborative care through shared trainings, focused discussions, and opportunities to contribute your own expertise.
The Role at a Glance
Location: Saanich, BC near University Heights; primarily in-person counselling, with virtual sessions where appropriate.
Arrangement: Independent contractor.
Compensation: Starting at 60% counsellor / 40% practice, with a defined progression pathway to 65% / 35%. Progression criteria will be discussed during the interview process.
Session fees: Couples and family counselling: $190 per 50-minute session and $285 per 80-minute session. Individual counselling: $160 per 50-minute session.
Availability: A minimum of 10 available appointment hours per week to start, with the option to increase as your caseload grows.
Scheduling: Evening and/or weekend availability is an asset.
The Work
You’ll provide couples and family counselling, helping clients understand relationship patterns, navigate conflict, strengthen connection, and work through life transitions.
Your caseload may include couples experiencing relationship distress, parents seeking support with family relationships, and adult family members working through conflict or disconnection. We’ll consider your experience and areas of expertise when matching referrals.
When clients choose collaborative care, you may work alongside colleagues supporting other members of the family, coordinating care with appropriate consent and clear clinical roles.
Individual counselling may also form part of your caseload, depending on your interests and expertise.
Experience & Qualifications
What You Bring
Current registration and good standing as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC).
Demonstrated clinical experience providing both couples and family counselling, including facilitating sessions with multiple family members.
A family systems perspective and the ability to work thoughtfully with differing needs, perspectives, and relationship dynamics.
Sound clinical judgment, including assessing whether joint sessions are appropriate and establishing clear consent, confidentiality, and boundaries.
An approach that respects diverse identities, relationships, cultures, and family structures.
A collaborative professional style, with openness to consultation, feedback, and ongoing learning.
Specialized Training
Additional training in couples or family therapy is an asset. Relevant approaches may include Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, or systemic family therapy.
We welcome applicants who can describe the depth of their training and how they apply it in clinical practice. Certification is welcome but is not required.
How to Apply
Please send your résumé and a brief cover letter to careers@harbourfamilycounselling.ca, with the subject line “Couples & Family Counsellor Application”
In your cover letter, please tell us about:
Your experience working with couples and families, including the populations you most enjoy supporting.
Your relevant specialized training and how it informs your clinical work.
What draws you to Harbour Family Counselling and our collaborative approach.
Your available days and times, including any evening or weekend availability, and your preferred start date.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until we find the right fit. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants to arrange a conversation.